The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-24
Maine Legislature.

Augusta, Feb. l6. The Senate passed the $55,0OO
appropriation for the Insane Hospital also the
S34 400 appropriation for the Maine state College.
In the House an order was passed authorizing the
Committee on investigation of tuberculosis to
purchase four animals affected with the disease for
the purpose of investigating the nature and charac
ter of the disease. The Looney Ten Hour bill was
sent back to the Committee on Labor loaded down
with amendments. The committee was instructed
to redraft the bill. incorporating the amendments,
and also a bill creating State bureau of labor
statistics. This is practically defeat for the
Thursday. Feb. Il. The Senate occupied its
session on the Portland Bridge bills. 1t was voted
not To accept the minority report and finally it was
voted to indefinitely postpone the whole matter.
The House debated the bill raising the salaries of
Judges of the supreme Judicial Court to $500
each. Speeches in favor were made by Messrs.
Noble Wiswell, Barker, Wakefield, Looney, Allen,
Dickey and Powers and against by Messrs Wal
ton, o Brien and Talbot. The House voted "A to
81, not to raise the salaries
Friday, Feb. Is. The Senate devoted the morn
ing to the resolve authorizing citizens of the state
TO vote on the constitutional amendment for female
suffrage. The committee stood five for and five
against the resolve. 1t passed the Senate, however
by a vote of IL to >. The House again discussed
the Getty appropriation Mr. Wakefield, of
Bath. supported his $4,000 amendment in an able
and patriotic speech. Messrs: SAWYER Clark of
Saco, Dickey, Moore, Shaw, Wright, Warren and
Smith joined in the debate. An appropriation of
$1,000 unanimously passed the House. The follow
ing bills also passed the House Bill act pro-
vide for the burial expenses of honoiably dis
charged soldiers and sailors of Maine; bill an act
proceedings bill act repeating 4, chap. -,
X. $, relating to returns by treasurers of steam
navigation companies, each to take effect when
approved.
saturday, Feb. 10. The Senate reconsidered its
vote on the Woman Suffrage resolve and will de
bate the question on Wednesday next. The House
did important business. Both branches adj
journed to Monday at Ii A. NJ.
Monday, Feb. q. The Legislature has enacted
law providing that all courts all State. county and
town officers and their employees, in the transac-
ton of official business, all contracts unless other
wise provided, and all proceedings in law and
equity shall be governed by eastern standard time.
This law takes effect 30 days after the close of the
session. The Legislature has also ordered an
invest CATION into haZing at the state College.
Tuesday. Feb. p. An act was introduced by Rep
resentative Noble regulating railroad commerce.
Its provisions are very similar to those Of the
interstate commerce bill. Both houses adjourned
after routine business. In respect to the day and
the event of the Governors reception the State
apartments arc beautifully decorated. The Gov
ernor's staff and state officers are in attendance.
Crowds from all parts of the state are passing
through the building. Many distinguished in
dividuals including Mr.. Bla inc, are present. The
event is
Ship carpenters from Bath. Thomaston.